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[makingastatement]

Some week. Wouldn't mind drowning out a few of those memories.

[ It doesn't take a curse to get Al to show off, but given the impulse he is more than willing to act. This may not be his bar nor are they his glasses for that matter. His manner of payment thus far may be questionable at best, but that's the least of his concerns. The world must see.

It's a little something that looks like this. ]

Anyone in need of a bartender? I miss this shit.

Comments

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Do you spend much time looking in the mirror?

[makingastatement]

I don't get any complaints.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

No, I'm sure your mother finds you very handsome.

[makingastatement]

Hey, watch that mouth.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

As soon as I find a mirror, I'll start watching it.

[makingastatement]

There's a line when it comes to ball bustin', you know.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Where, exactly, would you put that line?

[makingastatement]

No family.

[ A begrudging shrug. ]

No short jokes.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'll make a note of it.

[Yes, he is literally making a note of it right now in a tiny notebook.]

Any other requests?

[makingastatement]

You're kind of an odd duck, ain't ya?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

What's that supposed to mean?

[makingastatement]

Nevermind.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

And here I thought you were going to tell me something interesting.

[makingastatement]

I keep tellin' ya, that'll cost ya.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Lemme guess, it'll cost exactly enough to make up that 15% you want.

[makingastatement]

Now that you mention it, it does sound like a good number.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Jokes aside, can I ask you a business question?

[makingastatement]

I'm all ears.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Are you good at impressive tricks, or real bartending?

[makingastatement]

You think I'd be alive if I made shit drinks in Brooklyn or Chicago?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Depends on who you know.

[A pause.]

I might be willing to offer 15% if you offer some of those bartending skills.

[makingastatement]

Alright. 10% bar profit on top of that, but just to pay for the booze.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

10% is generous in a city where alcohol is easy to come by.

[He frowns.]

The way I see it, a casino takes a lot of work to run. This is going to be a small operation at first, but I'll need a bouncer right away. You toss in some extra work in that area, and I can offer you 10%.

[makingastatement]

You got yourself a deal.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Good.